Presentation
Non-traumatic origin of elbow pain only with full extension - Few mths.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath - elbow
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A well-defined ovoid hypoechoic lesion is noted abutting capitellum of humerus. No calcification / cystic changes / vascularity is noted.
No elbow effusion is noted.
From the case:
Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath - elbow
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Post excision - Gross pathology
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Post operative status - no residual tumor seen.
Case Discussion
Arthroscopic excision was done. Patient developed full elbow extension.
Histopathology - Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath.
Gross pathology photo courtesy - Operating surgeon Dr Ritesh Patel